Prepare against Jan-Paul Ritscher
FM · DEU · World #6,327 classical · FIDE ID 4627695
Our database contains 344 games by Jan-Paul Ritscher, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan-Paul Ritscher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan-Paul Ritscher before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,239 | 2,324 | Apr 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,237 | 2,240 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,228 | 2,269 | May 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 344 | 129 | 109 | 106 | 37.5% |
| As White | 174 | 69 | 54 | 51 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 170 | 60 | 55 | 55 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan-Paul Ritscher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan-Paul Ritscher's side.
First moves as White (174 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 93 | 53.4% | 52.7% |
| d4 | 77 | 44.3% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 52.7% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Ritscher usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Ritscher usually continues d4 (46.9% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Ritscher usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Ritscher usually continues g3 (69.2% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Ritscher usually continues c4 (69.2% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Ritscher usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 84 | 96.6% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.3% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 31 | 57.4% | 40.3% |
| d5 | 22 | 40.7% | 65.9% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Jan-Paul Ritscher's chess games
All 344 games by Jan-Paul Ritscher in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 129 wins, 109 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 20 | 7/9/4 | 35.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| B07 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 9 | 6/3/0 | 66.7% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 82 | 27/27/28 | 32.9% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 31 | 10/5/16 | 32.3% |
| A90 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 6/4/0 | 60.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Karen Movsziszian | 2,525 | ch-Hamburg | A84 |
| May 2013 | Oleg Krivonosov | 2,468 | Bargteheide Open | A90 |
| Jun 2009 | Michael Kopylov | 2,457 | 12th ch-Hamburg int | B96 |
| Apr 2007 | Bogdan-Gabriel Vioreanu | 2,455 | BL2-Nord 0607 | B50 |
| May 2016 | Aljoscha Feuerstack | 2,452 | Bargteheide Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hamburg | 1997 | 27 | 12.5 | 2,238 |
| Bargteheide Open | 2016 | 19 | 12 | 2,310 |
| ch-Hamburg MA | 2013 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,171 |
| ch-GER Net Blitz sf | 2021 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,093 |
| ch-GER Net blitz qual4 | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,989 |
| Oberliga Nord N 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,215 |
| Oberliga Nord N 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,330 |
| Hamburg Junge Open | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,248 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan-Paul Ritscher's chess games?
344 games by Jan-Paul Ritscher, from Apr 2003 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Jan-Paul Ritscher has played.
What does Jan-Paul Ritscher play on the first move as White?
Across 174 games with White in our database, Jan-Paul Ritscher opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan-Paul Ritscher answers 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (57% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...Nc6 (2% of games).
What openings does Jan-Paul Ritscher play as White?
As White, Jan-Paul Ritscher's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 35.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Catalan (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 174 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan-Paul Ritscher play as Black?
As Black, Jan-Paul Ritscher most often plays: Alekhine Defense (82 games, 32.9% win rate); Dutch Defense (31 games, 32.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 170 games.
What is Jan-Paul Ritscher's FIDE rating?
Jan-Paul Ritscher is currently rated 2,239 in classical chess, 2,237 in rapid and 2,228 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,324 (Apr 2014).
How many games has Jan-Paul Ritscher played?
Our database contains 344 games by Jan-Paul Ritscher, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 129 wins, 109 draws, 106 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan-Paul Ritscher?
344 games by Jan-Paul Ritscher reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.